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Interview with the Vampire

Directed by Neil Jordan · 1994 ·

Short answer

Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?

Yes. Interview with the Vampire (1994) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (65%). See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

65% Editorial Rating
85% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Brad Pitt , Antonio Banderas , Christian Slater , Stephen Rea , Kirsten Dunst , Domiziana Giordano , Thandiwe Newton , Laure Marsac , John McConnell
Streaming
YouTube TV, HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as Entrevista con el Vampiro Entretien avec un vampire Interview mit einem Vampir Entrevista com o Vampiro インタビュー・ウィズ・ヴァンパイア 뱀파이어와의 인터뷰 夜访吸血鬼 夜訪吸血鬼

Where to watch

  • YouTube TV
  • HBO Max

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Interview with the Vampire by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom Prime Video, HBO Max
United States YouTube TV, HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (65/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?

Yes — Interview with the Vampire earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Cruise’s Lestat shocked casting skeptics — a gothic Anne Rice adaptation with lasting cultural bite.

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Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (65%).

What is Interview with the Vampire about?

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter.

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Interview with the Vampire: frequently asked questions

Is Interview with the Vampire worth watching?

Yes. Interview with the Vampire (1994) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Interview with the Vampire?

In the United States, Interview with the Vampire streams on YouTube TV, HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video, HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Interview with the Vampire?

Interview with the Vampire runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

What is Interview with the Vampire rated?

Interview with the Vampire is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Interview with the Vampire?

Interview with the Vampire is directed by Neil Jordan and stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Christian Slater, Stephen Rea.

What is the Metascore for Interview with the Vampire?

Metacritic's Metascore for Interview with the Vampire is 59 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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